Cosmetic Chemist — R&D Formulation & Innovation

Markwins Beauty Brands; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Markwins Beauty Brands is seeking a Chemist who will report to the Sr. Director, R&D and Innovation.

This role formulates cosmetic products across emulsions, sticks and powders, ensuring quality and stability from lab to production, and collaborates with marketing to deliver on-time products. The position requires a Bachelor's in a scientific field and at least 2 years of hands-on cosmetic product development experience, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline is required.
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on cosmetic product development experience.

Responsibilities

• Formulate cosmetic products (emulsions, sticks, powders) per brief and benchmarks.
• Manage multiple projects from inception to launch to meet milestones.
• Maintain bench records and review formulas for production transfer.
• Prepare SOPs and specifications; collaborate with production/compounding teams.
• Oversee pilot batches, stability, and compatibility testing.
• Troubleshoot formulas and adjust batches as needed.
• Perform routine lab tests (pH, viscosity, SG, particle size, melting point).
• Attend supplier meetings and industry seminars to stay current.

Skills

Emulsions knowledge

cGMP awareness

Strong communication

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or other scientific discipline

2+ years of cosmetic product development experience

Job description

Markwins Beauty Brands is seeking a Chemist who will report to the Sr. Director, R&D and Innovation.

This role formulates cosmetic products across emulsions, sticks and powders, ensuring quality and stability from lab to production, and collaborates with marketing to deliver on-time products. The position requires a Bachelor's in a scientific field and at least 2 years of hands-on cosmetic product development experience, with travel up to 25%.